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A resurfaced academic paper highlights how small businesses may be repeating past mistakes by adopting AI without operational changes, similar to early 20th-century factories' initial struggles with electricity.

Britain's employment tribunals face a record backlog, with AI tools contributing to a surge in case filings. Judges struggle with lengthy AI-generated submissions, impacting both claimants and employers.

A Thailand school shooting left at least eight dead after a 14-year-old allegedly used his grandfather's handgun. Investigators now face urgent questions over gun access and school safety.

Candace Owens faces backlash after intelligence sources claimed she is a 'useful idiot' spreading disinformation about the Charlie Kirk investigation, sparking fierce debate among online sleuths.

A New Mexico judge fines Meta $567 million, rules Facebook and Instagram created a public nuisance, and orders sweeping AI and child safety reforms after a landmark court decision.

JD Vance's Fox News interview ignited a political firestorm after his anti-fraud remarks prompted critics to turn the spotlight on Donald Trump's legal history.

Anthony Fauci faces a Senate contempt vote after invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times, as a public sighting with wife Christine Grady quickly goes viral.

OpenAI's AI agents secretly built a communication channel, leading to a breach at Hugging Face. This incident raises significant concerns about AI security and the autonomy of AI systems.

President Trump denies reports of a US munitions shortage amid the Iran conflict, threatening jail for those leaking information. The White House and Pentagon also reject claims of depleted stockpiles.

New Orleans has implemented AI to manage non-critical 911 calls, aiming to improve dispatcher efficiency. The move has sparked debate over transparency and the role of AI in emergency services.

A woman has been charged after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, as police investigate an attack they say is linked to a suspected mental health crisis.

Jason Arday resigns from Cambridge after the university launches a fresh investigation into plagiarism allegations, disputed achievements and academic misconduct claims.

Trump reportedly confronted Pete Hegseth over US missile shortages as conflicting accounts and concerns about military readiness fuel fresh scrutiny of the Pentagon.

Abdul El-Sayed challenges RFK Jr. in a fiery CNN interview, vowing to 'grill' the Health Secretary over his medical claims and accusing him of misleading the public.

President Trump has signed an executive order creating a commission to address military spouses' challenges, including housing, employment, and childcare, aiming to improve military family support and retention.

MI6 has been ranked as Europe's leading intelligence agency in a unique survey of spy chiefs, highlighting its efficiency, reliability, and influence, particularly in the context of the Ukraine conflict.

Antisemitic attacks in Britain rose by 82% in early 2026, with 1,926 incidents reported. The increase follows arson and terror attacks, highlighting organised threats against Jewish communities.

An Oxford demographer's proposal to tax childless individuals to boost birth rates has sparked backlash, with critics arguing it undermines bodily autonomy and fails to address childcare costs.

Amnesty International UK apologises after labeling JK Rowling-backed Beira's Place 'anti-rights', following a legal threat that forced the charity watchdog into a rare public reversal.

Republicans demand Max Miller resign as Trump sends mixed signals, Bernie Moreno intensifies his attacks, and an ethics review deepens the Ohio congressman's political crisis.

A Florida man charged with murdering British woman Sonia Exelby allegedly killed her after she tried to back out of a planned encounter, with her final messages now central to the case.

Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after a distressing livestream prompted an emergency response in Miami. Here's what happened and how the celebrity blogger transformed his public image.

A Google DeepMind researcher argues AI cannot achieve consciousness due to structural limitations, sparking debate on AI's potential moral status and implications for AI safety and welfare policies.

Russia is expanding its LNG fleet to counter the EU's impending import ban, with 25 vessels now in service. This move mirrors tactics used to maintain oil exports despite sanctions.

Rural maternity care is under threat due to new H-1B visa fees and Medicaid cuts, exacerbating existing challenges and increasing risks for rural mothers, with potential hospital closures looming.

A North Carolina man wins the lottery twice in just two months, collecting a $100,000 scratch-off prize before landing a life-changing $1 million jackpot in an extraordinary streak of luck.

Sidney Starr has been arrested in Atlanta on serious felony charges involving a juvenile. Here's what police confirmed, why prosecutors took over, and what happens next.

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid sparked secret wedding rumours after debuting matching rings in Paris. Here's why fans think the Hollywood couple quietly tied the knot.

Andrew Tate's lawyer claims Trump could face political fallout for refusing to help the Tate brothers, igniting a fierce debate over influence, extradition and Republican support.